Abstract
A trajectory optimization technique based upon higher-order collocation is used to solve optimal, low-thrust, Earth-orbit transfer problems. The optimal control problem solved is defined, and the solution method for solving this problem is described. For several example cases analyzed, a spacecraft is transferred from low Earth orbit to a variety of final mission orbits. A range of thrust accelerations from approximately 1 to 10-3 g was used. A comparison is made between the optimal transfers found in this work and the transfers found by using analytical blended control methods. Finally, conclusions drawn from this work are discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 40-47 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2002 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Space and Planetary Science
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Applied Mathematics